Top European Countries where you can study at university for free

Not all universities in Europe charge tuition fees for international students. In some countries in Europe university tuition is free or very low. Today on the Bucksmore Homelingua study tips blog, we will focus on Germany, Sweden, Finland, Austria and Norway as university study destinations for international students. To stay up-to-date with the latest study news and tips, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter.

Germany

Since 2014, studying on an undergraduate course in Germany is free for international students. There are some small administration charges each term. Germany is a great value location for accommodation and food, typically students need €500-800 per month for accommodation, food and transport. Master’s degrees are not free, however, the tuition fees are much cheaper than other countries in Europe.

Sweden

Universities in Sweden do charge tuition fees, however, they are great value for money compared to the UK, US and Australia. Students studying on a PhD are usually employed by the university and paid a salary, so you will not have to pay any fees and will receive a salary to help pay for living costs. There are many scholarships available for international students in Sweden.

Finland

International students in Finland do not currently have to pay any tuition fees for undergraduate or master’s degrees. However, starting 2017, international students will need to pay to study on degrees taught in English. The cost of living in Finland is reasonable for students, we estimate it costs around €500-800 per month.

Austria

Public universities in Austria charge very low fees for international students, typically around €500 per month. There are many exemptions for international students and scholarships are also available.

Norway

International students in Norway do not pay any tuition fees at any level of study, undergraduate, master’s or PhD. Private universities do sometimes charge tuition fees, however, they are very small compared to the UK, USA, Canada or Australia. Norway is an expensive country and the cost of living is high, you should budget around $10000 per year to pay for accommodation, food and transport.